PetoVera_Matt

Enjoyed this post a lot, thanks for writing it, Ben.

getting a job = being a non-poser entrepreneur? I think your last point is a bit off.

Nice work guys, and thanks for posting the results and what you've learned.

Thoughts? Other than what not to do, how about some really original tactics that work for you?

Sounds like a similar content based strategy to Answers.com.

Are you familiar with All Top?

I would reconsider some of the assumptions in your first statement.

How or what would you define as "rational greed"? If you have an example that would be best since we wouldn't have to discuss in hypotheticals :)

I agree (I am one of them), but there are also lots of people who get into business and start a company for the exact opposite reason: cash out as big and as fast as possible.

I disagree, Tom. You see, I believe entrepreneurs are heroes, and as such they need to lead and guide people who are unwilling to lead themselves for the greater benefit of all.

Hi Tom, I think most people (me included) would agree with your last sentence)

Question for you though: which do you think creates more wealth for the most people:

Short-term greed or long term greed?

Potentially, yes, but I do NOT believe this definition could be applied universally.

In an ideal world, this is true.

However, pay attention to what the ingredients of that seed are.

That is why there are "startups" (the type I described in the article) and then there are Startups.

I am not sure how accurate your history of IBM is since I myself am not an expert.

I agree with your last 2 statements completely though.

This was exactly the point I was trying to convey :)

"Speeches and beaches" -- my man, such a desire is a wholly lazy and narcissistic dream.

Hey Alex, the short answer is that I'm just building it to solve my own problem :)

would love to get feedback on this :)